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X-ray mapping of sentinel lymph nodes and/or axillary tissue will assist pathologists in their ability to identify the number and location of lymph nodes as well as more accurately section lymph nodes contained in surgical specimens.

Identification of lymph nodes [ Time Frame: Within the first 30 minutes after specimen is removed from the body ]

To determine if plain x-ray films obtained from the sentinel node/axillary dissection specimen can facilitate the identification of the lymph nodes and increase the average number of lymph nodes recovered by the pathologist.

Identification of affected area in node [ Time Frame: Within the first 30 minutes after specimen is removed from the body ]

To determine whether plain x-ray films obtained from the sentinel node/axillary dissection specimen can help direct the pathologist to the correct part of the node (the portion containing disease) to sample.

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Ages Eligible for Study:

18 Years and older (Adult, Senior)

Sexes Eligible for Study:

All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers:

No

Sampling Method:

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Males or females of all races and ethnicities, must be equal to or greater than 18 years of age, scheduled for breast cancer surgery that includes sentinel node biopsy and/or axillary dissection

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

Males or females of all races and ethnicities

≥ 18 years of age

Must be scheduled for breast cancer surgery which includes a sentinel lymph node biopsy and/or axillary dissection

Exclusion Criteria:

• Any person whose final pathology could be compromised in any way by the X-ray procedure

Contacts and Locations

Information from the National Library of Medicine

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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT01156454